Luxury Yarn Giveaway

Seems like it's time to perk things up; it's been cold and snowy long enough!

Today we're lucky to have some beautiful independent yarns and a shawl pin for you, to make this stretch of the calendar a little more fun.

We have two great prize pairs:

A skein of All for Love of Yarn's Eloquence Fingering, and a Foofaraw shawl pin for one lucky winner...

...And a skein of Juniper Moon Farm's Findley Lace, in the color Byzantine, and a mini-skein of Pico Accuardi fingering for a second happy knitter!

To join the giveaway, please leave a comment here letting us know which kind(s) of things you like to read or learn about knitting. Interviews with designers, indy yarn makers, techniques tutorials, funny personal stories, book and yarn reviews...what pops your toast? Or, visit Juniper Moon, Foofaraw, Pico Accuardi Dyeworks or All for Love of Yarn and tell us what else you like there! Make sure to leave your email info, ravelry or twitter handle so we can contact you if you win.Retweeting contest announcements/updates will also earn you a chance to win.

The giveaway runs through Sunday evening, January 29th, and the winners will be chosen by Random Number generation and announced Monday.

Can't wait to hear what you have to say, and good luck!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comments

[Irene]

I love to learn a new trick or stitch every time I make something. Like the Watch Cap from Wendy Johnson that I recently made. Had never done a Provisional CO before, she made it so very easy to understand and to actually follow along.

[Suzanne]

I'd like to learn how to be a more proficient knitter. I need speed because I keep discovering more patterns that I want to knit and short of knitting in my sleep, I don't know how else to get that done.

Note--I just reread what I wrote. I do not mean that I need the drug but it might help me all the same. LOL

[Fiona]

I love learning new techniques, reading about the inner workings of the industry and seeing beautiful designs.

Rav ID/Twitter: pipnmilly

[Rebecca]

Technique tutorials are my favourite. Specifically, how to knit to fit, especially bust darts.
Also pattern how-to's (not really patterns per se) that explain how to create a custom item, including calculations for fit.

Knittingwithwords on Ravelry

[Ginger]

Love reading book & product reviews & learning new techniques!
On Ravelry & Twitter as gswart

[Christine]

I love watching videos on techniques, I'm a visual learner!

BellyLaugher on Rav

[Mary]

I have some Juniper Moon Findlay and I love it - beautiful yarn. I enjoy any new techniques for sock knitting or lace. Always looking to make a better garment.

[Aimee]

Love to read about design inspirations & technical aspects of designs. Also following the process of an idea to finished product is inspiring!

Twitter: @PrincessMommy

[Sweeneybird]

What beautiful yarn! As a voracious reader and a voracious knitter, I like reading almost anything about knitting. My favorites include funny knitting disaster stories and techniques/tips/tricks. I often get lost on Ravelry reading project notes on patterns. Current favorite new techniques: short row set in sleeves and the gorgeous tubular cast on.

I'm Sweeneybird on Rav and on Twitter.

[Anne Marie]

What gorgeous prizes. I like to read about new techniques, and it's fun to "meet" designers too. Rav amchart

[guinevere]

I'm always interested in tips/techniques, love to learn more about designers, indie dyers, and small businesses in the fiber industry. (Love articles about wool sourcing, too.)
Reviews of yarns (esp. indie dyers/spinners) and patterns are great too!

[kelly-ann (ravelry)]

Very pretty giveaway!

I like hearing about the history of how folks stumbled into the industry as well as nifty tricks/techniques that I may not know about.

[Jillian_R]

I love those color ways! If I had to pick one thing it would be techniques in knitting, personally i would like to learn to knit more smoothly, as I am an awkward knitter. I would love to try new projects with any of these items!

[Yolande]

I love your e-magazine and besides the patterns what I enjoy the most are the technique tutorials.

[Barb]

I like to learn about new trends that are coming. Who thought cowls would take off like they did....or maybe everyone else was paying more attention and I'm just behind....

[Caroline]

I love book and yarn reviews the best. Also, like someone else mentionned, I like learning about upcoming trends.

[Nicky]

I really enjoy the yarn reviews that are published in Knitcircus. I always look forward to reading this section of your magazine.

Nicky- [email protected]

[Laura]

I try to make most projects a chance to learn something new, technique-wise. As far as something I'd like to read, I'd really love to see more objective yarn reviews out there-something where the drape of the yarn, the wear of the yarn, the stitch definition, would all be discussed. Perhaps even a link to a pattern it'd work with based on the review.

[Yarrow]

I love gorgeous pictures of handspun/handdyed yarn and patterns for thin cardigans.

[Savannagal]

I like to read. Anything yarn related catches my fancy. But since I'm rather new to knitting and still have a lot to learn, I like to read tutorials. I also like to read about new yarns and designer profiles. I like to read about retreats and classes people have taken; things that I might be able to do some day. Thanks for asking, and for the great giveaway.

[Kitten With A Whiplash]

I will have to type this quickly, before I pass out, because that Eloquence Fingering has taken my breath away! I like reading about knitting techniques and yarn dyeing, but I always especially appreciate it if along with the basics of the technique, the potential pitfalls and how to avoid or deal with them are discussed. Some articles gloss over potential problems, maybe to avoid scaring off the faint-hearted. Then when something goes wrong, we don't know how to handle it, get discouraged and perhaps never try again. I prefer to be aware of and prepared for anything that might pop up.

[Megan]

I love to read about new yarns, interesting new designers/patterns, and great colorways. Thanks for the opportunity to win another great giveaway!

[Kmoknits]

I love yarn:). So more book and yarn reviews!!! I think also new tips and tricks :). Thanks for the giveaway!

[Margay1122]

I am such a knitting fan, I love reading everything about it, especially about new yarns and knitting techniques.

Margay1122ATaolDOTcom

[Tracey]

I love being inspired but what everyone else is knitting. There is such an astounding array of patterns throughout the world, as well as amazing, gorgeous yarns.....which pre the blogging world, we would never have had access to. The new Willa range from Juniper is absolutely divine.